Name: Slow Cooker Turkey and Butternut Squash Chili
Ingredients: 1 tbsp canola oil; 1 1lb pkg 97% lean ground turkey; 1` red bell pepper (chopped); 2 tsp minced garlic; 3 cups peeled and cubed buternut squash; 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes; 1 15 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed; 2 1/2 tbsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp salt

Slow Cooker Turkey and Butternut Squash Chili

Ingredients

1tbsp Canola Oil
11lb pkg 97% lean ground turkey
1` red bell pepperchopped
2tsp minced garlic
3cups peeled and cubed buternut squash
128 oz can crushed tomatoes
115 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
2 1/2tbsp Chili Powder
1/2tsp Ground Cumin
1/2tsp pepper
1/4tsp Salt

Instructions

Instructions: heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add Turkey, bell pepper, onion and garlic and cook, stirring to crumble, 6 to 8 minutes or until browned. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. cover and cook on low power for about 6 hours. Serve with a dash of hot sauce, and top with shredded low fat cheese, light sour cream, chopped green onions, or fresh cilantro if desired.

Recipe Notes